Stir-frys are the way to go for quick and easy weeknight dinners. This Thai chicken basil stir fry comes together in just about 20 minutes, and is way better than takeout! Serve with whole grain rice for a complete meal.

Directions:

Step 1: In a large non-stick skillet, heat the oil. Add the shallots, garlic, and ginger, and saute for about 3 minutes on medium-high heat. Add the cubed bell peppers, chili pepper, and lemon grass and saute until soft, about 5 minutes.

Step 2: Add the ground chicken, and saute until cooked all the way through, about 5--7 minutes. Using a wooden spoon keep breaking up the smaller chunks, and mix into bell pepper mixture.

Step 3: Add the soy sauce and lime juice. Mix well. Toss in the basil and mint leaves. Mix until the leaves begin to wilt. Serve with brown rice or jasmine rice.

Karen Biton-Cohen is passionate about two things: making wholesome, nutritious food and taking beautiful photos.

She studied photography at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts in Boston. Her enthusiasm for cooking stems from spending time her mom's kitchen, where she learned techniques for cooking and she completed her formal culinary training in August 2013.

Her two great loves collide at K. abc Photography where she shares her daily dishes and recipes. Karen currently lives in Tel Aviv with her husband.